The Way We Talk About Career Failures Is All Wrong
Already a world champion in alpine skiing, two-time Olympic gold medalist Mikaela Shiffrin entered the Beijing Games as a favorite in multiple races. But by Tuesday, the media focus was only on what she did not do. Advertisement On Monday, Shiffrin crashed 11 seconds into the opening run of the giant slalom race, of which […]
Simone Biles Reveals What She ‘Never Truly Believed’ About Herself Until Now
Champion gymnast Simone Biles said Wednesday that the supportive response to her withdrawal from the Tokyo Olympics has made her realize she’s more than her sport. “The outpouring love & support I’ve received has made me realize I’m more than my accomplishments and gymnastics which I never truly believed before,” she tweeted. Biles withdrew from […]